Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

familiar face at Starlight Pub, was known for his wealth and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them

won them over, he'd ditch them within days, usually with a

Maeve now in Fred's sights, the other

me, beautiful," Fred said, sliding into the seat next to Maeve with a charming smile. "Care

Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled

Marve,

the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already

"Well, I'm a bit hungry. How about joining me? I'll make it worth your while-100

a dinner? This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred.

one dinner. What do you say?" He was

2 million dollars, I

the bar. "Even

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immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just say? Don't push your luck, lady!" "Hey, Fred, came a

knew that if Ray and Jarrett

how can I help you? Fred straightened up,

gaze cool. Just a heads-up.

real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's

weren't you just saying she had nothing to do

and detached. Tm just enforcing

Byron swirled his drink, the

not buying

had hit

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